As every new parent learns, quickly, there’s no single perfect way to raise a child. Each child is unique and none of them come with an instruction manual. But, as parents, we still do our best to raise children to be healthy, happy, and able to reach their full potential. We also try to instill [...]
Since the global financial crisis of 2008 there has been significant economic recovery in many parts of the world. Which is good news-- for philanthropic organizations. In times of economic hardship and downturn, donations from individuals and corporations to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other philanthropic entities decline. Which is troubling because when an entire country [...]
The Hirshhorn Museum, a modern art museum in Washington D.C., is part of the Smithsonian Institution. As such it is free and open to the public. How is that possible when most art museums in the country charge admission fees ranging from $14 for the Art Institute in Chicago (and that ticket price is for [...]
Every fall, millions of American high school students apply to college. For some-- those with educational and financial resources, as well as supportive families- it’s a nerve wracking time. But those students know that, in the end, they’ll most likely be off to a good school the next year. Unfortunately, there are far too many [...]